SL - Algarve Family Events - August & Early September 2025

As summer reaches its peak, the Algarve comes alive with festivals perfectly suited to families. To help you plan your holiday, here are the biggest kids’ events in the Algarve from early August to mid‑September 2025. Each event name links to the official organiser’s page for more information, while the “Open in App” links take you directly to the event inside the MyKidsFun app so you can save it or share it with friends.

Silves Medieval Fair

Dates: 8–16 August 2025
Place: Silves old town
Description: Knights, jousting tournaments, medieval markets, and street performers. Children under about 130 cm (≈9 years) enter free.
Price: Tickets from €2; souvenir‑cup ticket €4; show ticket €6
Official site – Open in App

Paderne White Night

Dates: 9 August 2025
Place: Paderne village centre
Description: A free open‑air party with live music and a Kids Party area with inflatable play structures.
Price: Free
Official site – Open in App

Fatacil – Lagoa

Dates: 22–31 August 2025
Place: Parque Municipal de Feiras e Exposições, Lagoa
Description: Crafts, regional cuisine, concerts and a children’s zone featuring bouncy castles, games and workshops.
Price: €5 per adult; €16 family ticket (four people aged 12+); under‑12s free
Official site – Open in App

Picnics in the Park – Quinta do Lago

Dates: 8, 15 & 22 August 2025
Place: Clubhouse Green, Quinta do Lago
Description: Friday evening picnics with live music, burgers, and bouncy castles.
Price: €15 per adult; children under 12 free
Official site – Open in App

Movies in the Park – Quinta do Lago

Dates: 19 August 2025
Place: South Course Clubhouse Green, Quinta do Lago
Description: Outdoor screening of the animated film “Elio”; bouncy castles, face‑painting and live music from 18:00.
Price: Packages (with drinks and popcorn) start around €15.
Official site – Open in App

Summer Family Day – The Shack

Dates: 5, 12, 19 & 26 August 2025 (Tuesdays)
Place: The Shack, Quinta do Lago
Description: Lakeside afternoons with live music, beach games and glitter/face‑painting for children.
Price: Free; pay for food and drinks.
Official site – Open in App

Kids’ Entertainment at KOKO – Quinta do Lago

Dates: Daily until 30 August 2025
Place: KOKO restaurant, Quinta do Lago
Description: A free bouncy castle and face‑painting from 17:30–19:30 for children while parents dine.
Price: Free entry; food and drinks extra.
Official site – Open in App

Q Farm Tours – Quinta do Lago

Dates: 7 & 14 August 2025
Place: Q Farm, Quinta do Lago
Description: One‑hour tours teaching sustainable farming practices; children plant herbs and meet farm animals.
Price: Approximately €20 per person; advance booking required.
Official site – Open in App

Par.Tee Family Park – Vale do Lobo

Dates: Throughout August 2025 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Place: Par.Tee Family Park, Vale do Lobo
Description: Free family movies every Tuesday at 17:30 and 19:30, and reptile shows on Thursdays at 20:00. Mini‑golf, RoboKeeper, and kids club available at extra cost.
Price: Free entry to films and reptile shows.
Official site – Open in App

Children’s Summer Fun – Vale do Lobo Praça

Dates: Nightly until 13 September 2025
Place: Vale do Lobo Praça
Description: Meet mascot “Lobito”, ride a vintage carousel, enjoy live music, craft stalls and caricature artists.
Price: Free entry; rides and snacks extra.
Official site – Open in App

Dive‑In Movies, Games Night & Live Music + BBQ – The Magnolia Hotel

Dates:
Dive‑In Movies: Every Thursday & Sunday until 31 August 2025
Games Night: Every Tuesday until 26 August 2025
Live Music & BBQ: Wednesdays until 27 August 2025
Place: The Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago
Description: Free poolside films, free board games on Tuesdays, and paid BBQ evenings with live music.
Price: Free for dive‑in movies and games; BBQ nights from ~€20.
Official site – Open in App

DJ Workshop for Teens – Vila Vita Parc

Dates: 6, 13, 20 & 27 August 2025
Place: V‑Club, Vila Vita Parc Resort
Description: 90‑minute workshops teaching teens (12+) how to mix tracks using professional DJ decks.
Price: €40 per session.
Official site – Open in App

Teens Summer Camp – Vila Vita Parc

Dates: Monday–Thursday, 4–28 August 2025
Place: Vila Vita Parc Resort
Description: Multi‑sport camp for 10–15‑year‑olds including padel, pickleball, football, basketball, tennis, kayaking and stand‑up paddle.
Price: €50 per day (includes healthy snacks).
Official site – Open in App

Annabella’s Kids Park & Natalie’s Crèche – Vila Vita Parc

Dates: Daily throughout high season (including August)
Place: Vila Vita Parc Resort
Description: Supervised play with slides, swings, trampolines, sports games, painting and baking sessions.
Price: Free for resort guests; enquire for external visitor fees.
Official site – Open in App

Astronomical Observation – A Summer Night Under the Stars

Dates: 30 August 2025
Place: Vale do Lobo (observatory field)
Description: Guided stargazing using a motorised telescope; families can observe the Moon’s craters, nebulae and constellations and take photos. Spaces are limited, so reservations are required.
Price: Approx. €10 per person.
Official site – Tickets – Open in App

Castro Marim Medieval Days

Dates: 27–31 August 2025
Place: Castro Marim Castle & Market
Description: A medieval re‑enactment with knights, falconry and a children’s area for donkey rides, bread‑baking and mini‑tournaments.
Price: €8 per adult; €5 per child (6–11); under‑5s free
Official site – Open in App

Olhão Seafood Festival

Dates: 9–14 August 2025
Place: Jardim Pescador Olhanense, Olhão
Description: Six nights of seafood and concerts.
Price: €10 for adults; €5 for children (7–12); under‑6s free
Official site – Open in App

FolkFaro – International Folklore Festival

Dates: 17–23 August 2025
Place: Various venues, Faro
Description: Free performances, parades and workshops celebrating cultures from around the world.
Price: Free
Official site – Open in App